je.st
news
It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children
2013-03-21 20:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Researchers in Europe have confirmed scientifically what parents in traffic-congested Southern California have known anecdotally for years: Poor air quality associated with busy roads can cause asthma in children. The study, which examined children's health in 10 cities, concluded that 14% of chronic childhood asthma cases could be attributed to near-road traffic pollution. It is the first time that medical researchers have made such a direct link -- previous studies stopped at saying that traffic...
Tags: in
children
official
traffic
Category:Electronics and Electrical